Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Name The Salons.

We are currnetly looking for suggestions for a name for the new hair & beauty salons. All suggestions will considered with a shortlist of the best ones to be presented to the Senior Management Team for the final selection.

Get your thinking hats on!!

Please email any suggestions to carol.williams@eastdurham.ac.uk

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

New Build Up-Date!!

Some Hair & Beauty staff visited the new building recently and returned with stories of how wonderfull the facilities are.






The Main Reception.







The Main Hair Salon.







The Main Beauty Salon.







The Team!












The Old Place!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Salon International, Excel, London. 20.10.08.


East Durham College students enjoyed an excellent trip to the Salon International hairdressing exhibition at Excel in London.

The day started bright & early at Durham Train Station.







This is the largest hairdressing exhibition in europe and students witnessed numerous demonstrations by all of the big names in the hairdressing industry.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Salon International '08.


Salon International
Please Meet At
Durham Train Station on Monday 20th October no later than
7.45 am
We will be returning to Durham Train Station on Monday evening at aprox
11.00pm
Please arrange own transport to and from the train station.
You will need:
  • a packed lunch
  • a mobile phone
  • money for travel from King's Cross to the exhibition and back
  • some spending money
  • comfortable shoes!!!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Salon Opening Times for 08-09.

The salon opening times for this academic year are as follows. There are various special offers for staff, students & clients, please call for more details.

Hairdressing Tel - 0191 5188300

Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm
12.30pm – 3.30pm
5.30pm – 8.30pm

Tuesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
12.30pm – 3.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm

Thursday 9.00am – 12.00pm
12.30pm – 3.30pm

Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm
12.30pm - 3.30pm


Barbering Tel - 0191 5188300

Tuesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm
6.00pm - 8.30pm

Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
1.00pm – 3.00pm

Thursday 6.00pm – 7.30pm


Beauty Salon Tel - 5188301

Monday 9.00am - 11.00am Epilation
11.30am - 2.30pm Level 3 Beauty Therapy
9.00am – 12.00pm L2 Beauty Therapy
4.00pm - 6pm Manicure/Pedicure
6.00pm – 9.00pm Nail Technology

Tuesday 9.00am – 12.00pm Cosmetic Make-up
1.30pm - 4.30pm Level 2 Beauty Therapy
2.00pm - 4.00pm Manicure/Pedicure
6.00pm – 8.00pm Reflexology

Wednesday 11.00am – 1.00pm Aromatherapy
7.00pm – 8.00pm Manicure

Thursday 9.00am – 11.00am L2 Beauty Therapy
1.00pm – 3.00pm L2 Beauty Therapy
7.00pm – 8.30pm Cosmetic Make-up
7.00pm - 8.30pm Beauty Specialist

Friday 9.00am – 11.00am L3 Beauty Therapy
1.00pm – 3.00pm L3 Beauty Therapy(Level 3 treatments include Indian Head massage and specialist facials and body treatments)

Salon International, London.




All students attending salon international on Monday 20th October must return consent forms and blue access forms to Carol by Tuesday 14th October.

Details, train times and more information to follow.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Army Activity Day At Houghall.






Hair & Beauty students (and staff) enjoyed a thrilling team building field trip on The Army Activity Day at Houghall.


Activities included paintballing, assault courses, mountain biking, bungee running, army laser and various other team building exercises. The inclement weather didn't spoil the fun....it merely ensured that everyone got as wet and dirty as possible.

Monday, September 8, 2008

New Build Up-Date!!




Some of the H & B team had a tour of the new building recently. They were absolutely amazed at how magnificent it was....particularly the Hair & Beauty Department. One commented, "It has really wetted our appetites, I can't wait to get in!"

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Pamper Day At Glendale House.

Audrey Green, Glenda Ferguson Colletta Rutherford and Valerie Harle , took Level 2 Beauty Therapy Students to do a Pamper Day for staff and patients of the Alzeimers Day Centre at Blackhall. The girls did mini manicures and mini facials. It was a very successful day and we got really good feedback.

Simon Shaw - Masterclass!




One of Britain's leading hairdressers, Simon Shaw presented one of his famous Masterclasses to local salon owners, students & staff on Wed 25th June in the Howletch Salon.

In his unique style, Simon demonstrated new, avant guard clippering techniques on models, before facilitating a workshop in which delegates practiced the techniques.

Delegates agreed that this was the best seminar they've ever attended!!

Monday, June 16, 2008

Catwalk Rehersals!


Rehersals for the catwalk presentation have been taking place this week.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Toni & Guy Cutting Masterclass.





Students, Local Hairdressers and Salon Owners enjoyed a full day of emerging cutting styles and techniques at the first Toni & Guy Masterclass session on Wednesday 14th May 2008.


Jen and Tori from The Sunderland Branch of Toni & Guy Demonstrated the techniques during the morning session and delegates practiced these avant guarde techniques in the afternoon.


Both The College, and Toni & Guy recieved very positive feedback.